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attempted

verb , past tense of attempt

Synonyms and Antonyms of attempted

to make an effort to do

after attempting—and failing—to start the lawn mower on my own, I finally succeeded with a neighbor's help

don't even attempt walking on your broken foot

Synonyms of attempted

assayed, endeavored, essayed, sought, strove (also strived), tried

Words Related to attempted

fought, strained, struggled, toiled, troubled, worked (or wrought)

aimed, aspired, hoped

assumed, took up, undertook

Phrases Synonymous with attempted

had a go at, shot at (or shot for), tried one's hand (at)

Near Antonyms of attempted

dropped, gave up, quit (also quitted)

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